Brazil is now the fourth-largest cosmetics market in the world and grew nearly 14 percent in 2007. Our limited presence there is led by Clinique and M·A·C. We recently opened our first Clinique Service Center in Sao Paolo's prestigious Iguatami Mall where Clinique Consultants work one-on-one with Brazilian clients to custom-fit skin care and makeup products to their skin types and needs.
In India, many exciting initiatives are underway to address the unique desires of the rapidly expanding class of luxury beauty consumers. Estée Lauder recently became our sixth brand in India-joining M·A·C, Tommy Hilfiger, Donna Karan, Aramis and Clinique. This year, our first freestanding Estée Lauder store opened in Mumbai's premier luxury mall, and 20 more stores are planned for the next three years. M·A·C has been closely associated with the Bollywood film community since 2005, and has teamed up with hair and makeup stylist-to-the-stars, Mickey Contractor, to bring a touch of cinematic glamour to Indian consumers.
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